by our College Data Analytics TeamSpecial Education draws students to programs nationwide. The schools below award the most special education degrees of any in New Jersey.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in special education at each of the 18 schools in New Jersey that offer the program.
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The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special education majors in New Jersey, ranked by the number of degrees they award each year.
Leading the list of the most popular special education schools is Rowan University. Rowan University is a public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. This school awarded about 135 special education degrees in the most recent year. Get the full special education details for Rowan University
The College Of New Jersey is one of the most popular special education schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. This school awarded about 130 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at The College Of New Jersey
A rank of #3 makes William Paterson University Of New Jersey one of the most popular schools for special education. Set in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 79 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Get the full special education details for William Paterson University Of New Jersey
New Jersey City University ranks #4 for special education by yearly graduations. New Jersey City University is a public school located in the city of Jersey City. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 62 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for New Jersey City University
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #5 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduated around 57 special education students in the most recent data year. Read the full special education report for Rutgers University New Brunswick
Ramapo College Of New Jersey landed the #6 spot among the most popular special education schools. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public university. This school awarded about 47 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Kean University comes in at #7 for special education this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 46 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for Kean University
Montclair State University placed #8 for special education by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 41 special education degrees in the most recent year. Get the full special education details for Montclair State University
Rider University comes in at #9 for special education this year. Rider University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. This school awarded about 26 special education degrees in the most recent year. Get the full special education details for Rider University
Saint Peters College comes in at #10 for special education this year. Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jersey City. This school awarded about 20 special education degrees in the most recent year. Read the full special education report for Saint Peters College
Felician College placed #11 for special education by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Lodi, Felician College is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 19 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for Felician College
Seton Hall University ranked #12 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 18 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at Seton Hall University
Monmouth University landed the #13 spot among the most popular special education schools. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit university. Monmouth University graduated around 15 special education students in the most recent data year. See more about special education at Monmouth University
Centenary College comes in at #14 for special education this year. Centenary College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackettstown. This school awarded about 8 special education degrees in the most recent year. Read the full special education report for Centenary College
Georgian Court University ranked #15 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lakewood. Georgian Court University graduated around 8 special education students in the most recent data year. See more about special education at Georgian Court University
Caldwell College ranked #16 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 7 special education degrees in the most recent year. Get the full special education details for Caldwell College
College Of Saint Elizabeth ranked #17 on our list of the most popular special education schools. College Of Saint Elizabeth is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Morristown. This school awarded about 3 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at College Of Saint Elizabeth
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus comes in at #18 for special education this year. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 1 students earned a degree in special education from this school. See more about special education at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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